ANSI/INCITS 415-2006

The primary purpose of this standard, Homeland Security Mapping Standard - Point Symbologyfor Emergency Management, is to establish a common set of symbols for use by mapmakers insupport of emergency managers and first responders. It will allow users to rapidly interpret mapdata and to be able to disseminate consistent, usable information.

This American National Standard is applicable to all organizations that create maps or otherwisedisplay features for the Emergency Management or First Responder communities. It is limited atthis time to support portrayal of point features that relate to the emergency management andhazard mapping disciplines.